[AH] Doepfer / 3340

[Fraser, Colin J]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legion [mailto:legion at voicenet.com]
> Sent: 12 August 1999 20:44
> To: 'analogue at hyperreal.org'
> Cc: 'synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl'
> Subject: Re: [AH] Doepfer / 3340
> 
> > Also, Doepfer has responded very quickly to the concerns 
> raised by myself
> > and others about their plans to use old parts in new 
> modules, stripped from
> > classic synths or otherwise.
> > For this, he certainly gets my respect.
> 
> As should any company that responds like this to us little pests.

You should really go into business with an attitude like that.
You could call your customer services department 'pest control'.

> Really. They didn't have to do anything and certainly did a lot more
> than that by patiently answering email, explaining their reasons, and
> then changing the website immediately. I doubt I would have 
> had the self
> control that Dieter did with all the whining and name calling OVER
> NOTHING that has gone on the past few days. 

They didn't have to do anything, but if they hadn't they would have
deservedly earnt a bad reputation among people who care about the future of
classic synthesizers - the same analogue synth enthusiasts who stimulated
the market for Doepfers products in the first place.

Maybe you don't care, but that certainly doesn't give you the right to tell
anyone else what they should consider important.
Apparently in your case, self-control has been substituted with arrogance.

> Jesus! They never bought ONE damn synth and removed the 
> parts. Not one.

They wanted to. Do you understand the concept of 'intent' ?
If a maniac with a gun went on the rampage thru' your local school, but was
such a bad shot he missed every kid he shot at, will you be there saying
'Jesus, he never hit ONE damn kid ! Give the guy a break !'

> Can we just let the Analog Bible
> thumping stop on this? I mean I love ignorantly bashing a good company
> as much as anyone but even this thread is wearing a bit thin.

I don't agree. This was an important issue. 
It's entirely your perogative not to agree with me, but I won't give a blind
bit of notice to your self important ranting. Sorry !


Colin f